Average Travel Physical Therapist Salary

$2,427/week

The average salary for a Travel Physical Therapist in Bakersfield, CA is $2,427 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $2,499.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 67 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Physical Therapist salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,427/week

Bakersfield, CA

11% higher than the US average.

$2,499/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

How Travel Physical Therapist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,221/week

This is 6% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,344.

Fresno, California

$2,453/week

This is 4% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,344.

Mission Viejo, California

$2,148/week

This is 9% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,344.

Average Travel Physical Therapist Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Physical Therapists?

Pleasanton, California pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $3,865 per week, followed by Quincy, California ($3,653) and Santa Ana, California ($3,444). Pleasanton, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,830. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,427 per week — Pleasanton, California pays 59% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pleasanton, California$3,865$4,830
Quincy, California$3,653$3,700
Santa Ana, California$3,444$3,444
South San Francisco, California$3,250$3,320
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Physical Therapist jobs in Bakersfield?

The Good Life MedStaff pays Travel Physical Therapists the most, averaging $2,736 per week, followed by National Staffing Solutions-Therapy ($2,733) and Jackson Therapy Partners ($2,693). Critical Connection, inc has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,866. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Physical Therapists is $2,427 per week — The Good Life MedStaff pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Good Life MedStaff$2,736$2,736
National Staffing Solutions-Therapy$2,733$2,733
Jackson Therapy Partners$2,693$2,772
Pioneer Healthcare Services$2,677$2,857
Critical Connection, inc$2,676$2,866
Medlivo Therapy$2,634$2,800
Slate Healthcare$2,572$2,577
Medical Solutions Allied$2,537$2,670
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,506$2,506
Prime Time Healthcare Therapy$2,502$2,502

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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